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DBoon

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11. The republican angry father syndrome

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 03:35 PM

Aug 2025

"You've been disobedient - enjoying your imported products. I have to punish you with a tariff stick before you can be better. Don't ever disobey me again"

We get accused of wanting a nanny state - they actually want a government that is unforgivingly strict and applies harsh punishment.

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South Carolina Republican: High prices are 'for the good of the country' [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2025 OP

Spinning like a top. Emile Aug 2025 #1

Excellent use of ambiguity there, Mr. Norman. "high prices for a short time" - how high? how short? 0rganism Aug 2025 #2

This jerk sounds like a True Republicon BoRaGard Aug 2025 #3

The host did not respond with malaise Aug 2025 #4

Reminds me of the Bush era: "High gas prices are actually a bargain!" RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Aug 2025 #5

Punching your neighbor in the face is good for the country BOSSHOG Aug 2025 #6

Another R suffering from Malignant Personality Clouds Passing Aug 2025 #7

Uh, I thought they campaigned against high prices during the entire 2024 campaign. surfered Aug 2025 #8

...and this doesn't bother HIM because.... CurtEastPoint Aug 2025 #9

Yes, another 15 months of "High prices are good for you" and "No pain, no gain!" will serve him well . . hatrack Aug 2025 #10

The republican angry father syndrome DBoon Aug 2025 #11

Looks like that truth serum needs an increased dosage. GreenWave Aug 2025 #12

The campaign lies need more coverage malaise Aug 2025 #14

You know what's even better for America? Baitball Blogger Aug 2025 #13